The Chef's Secret: A Novel

by Crystal King

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A captivating novel of Renaissance Italy detailing the mysterious life of Bartolomeo Scappi, the legendary chef to several popes and author of one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time, and the nephew who sets out to discover his late uncle’s secrets—including the identity of the noblewoman Bartolomeo loved until he died.

When Bartolomeo Scappi dies in 1577, he leaves his vast estate—properties, money, and his position—to his nephew and apprentice Giovanni. He also gives Giovanni the keys to two strongboxes and strict instructions to burn their contents. Despite Scappi’s dire warning that the information concealed in those...Read more
  • ISBN10 1501196448
  • ISBN13 9781501196447
  • Publish Date 1 February 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Atria Books
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 352
  • Language English